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Jersey prisoners granted the right to vote

Prisoners at HMP La Moye will get the opportunity to vote in upcoming elections, thanks to a groundbreaking move by Jersey politicians.

Constable Len Norman, who brought the proposition, argued the move had to be made keep the island in line with the European Convention for Human Rights.

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Islanders split over prisoner vote

Prisoners at HMP La Moye will get the opportunity to vote in upcoming elections, thanks to a move by Jersey politicians.

Constable Len Norman, who brought the proposition, argued the change had to be made keep the island in line with the European Convention for Human Rights.

But out on the streets of St Helier today, there was a mixed response from islanders...

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